Monday, 29 December 2014

Visiting Melbourne has always been in my secret wish
list. Why? Well, the reasons are bountiful. Chic, elegant and colorful, Melbourne is
known as the world’s most livable city owing to its great infrastructure and
facilities. Melbourne is a cool and easy going city which exudes an artsy-hippie vibe. Melbourne is attractive in every aspect and therefore it is the
most popular destination in Australia. Although Sydney is also very popular for
the Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House, Melbourne seems to be the recent
favorite of all.

So when I came across Indiblogger's Travel Contest: "What's your reason for falling in love with Melbourne, the most livable city in the world?" in association with Tourism Victoria (http://www.visitmelbourne.com/India.aspx), I was really excited as I could brag about my love for Melbourne.

Apart from being the most livable city in the world,
Melbourne is a great food destination. And now, who doesn’t love eating great
food along with exploring a stunning place? The cuisine of Melbourne is highly
impressive. The classy restaurants of Melbourne provide scrumptious food at
reasonable price. Not only the restaurant Attica which is world acclaimed, the
colorful restaurants in Chinatown are also extraordinary. Moreover,
Melbourne has a rich coffee culture and plenty of coffee shops serving the best coffee
in the world. So for all the foodies like me, Melbourne is a tantalizing city.

Another reason for loving Melbourne is because it is
an Arts City. Being an ardent Arts lover, this thing about Melbourne entices
me largely to visit the city. Melbourne is famous for festivals, exhibitions,
galleries, museums and live performances. The Victorian College of the Arts,
The Melbourne Museum and the Melbourne Theatre Company are some wonderful
places for the lovers of art.

Not only is Melbourne famous for its cuisine, arts
culture and shopping destinations, it is a fashion capital of Australia. Two
large fashion shows take place in Melbourne every year. The L’Oreal Melbourne
Fashion festival features some hot and happening events to celebrate fashion. Plenty of wonderful local designers and international brands are available in these
fashion shows. Since fashion attracts me and I love to follow the latest trends,
attending one of the fashion festivals in Melbourne would definitely be a great
experience for me.

Melbourne is a multicultural and colorful city. This is probably what makes Melbourne so appealing.

And for a person travelling to Melbourne for the
first time, there would be no possible problems as Melbourne is easy to travel because of the excellent roads and the easy transport system.

Now if I get the chance to visit Melbourne, these
are the places that I would love to go:

1. Federation
Square: It is a great place to hang out as there are always some or the other
activities going on in the Federation Square. An incredibly happening place
located in the heart of Melbourne and by the banks of the Yarra River, this is
the place where I can just be carefree and soak in the enthusiasm of the place.
Federation Square is situated close to the Flinders Street Station from where I
can take a ride in the Melbourne City Circle Tram which is free of cost and can take me to the best places of Melbourne.

2. Queen
Victoria Market: Next, I would like to visit this place because I heard the old charm of the market is infectious. It would be a really nice
experience to stroll around the vibrant market which is considered to be the
soul of Melbourne.

3. Penguin
Parade: Now this is something that will absolutely enthrall me. It would be so
thrilling to watch hundreds of Little Penguins coming out of the sea and
walking towards their sand dune burrows. You cannot find so many Little
Penguins anywhere in the world apart from the Penguin Parade in Philip Island
which is just 90 minutes from Melbourne. So, this will be a beautiful
adventure. I think I will keep on clicking pictures of the little creatures until
I am totally exhausted.

4. 12
Apostles at the Great Ocean Road: Since I love adventure, going for the Great
Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne would be exhilarating. The scenic drive
would make me fall totally in love with Melbourne and Australia. The serene
beaches and the coastal sceneries adjoining the Great Ocean Road would make me
forget everything in this world. It would be just Nature and my soul
flirting with each other. The mystical and breathtakingly beautiful twelve
apostles can be seen from the Great Ocean Road. They have risen from the
Southern Ocean and are the product of the erosion of the limestone cliffs. It
would be a road trip to remember for a lifetime.

5. Crown
Melbourne: This is one of the most rocking and entertaining places in
Melbourne. Apart from visiting the biggest casino of Australia, people can
enjoy in the nightclubs and restaurants here. Since I love music, I would definitely
love to spend some time here to listen to the singers and bands performing in
the luxurious restaurants. Situated by the Yarra River, the place looks
breathtakingly beautiful.

6. South Bank:
Plenty of theatres and galleries embellish this place. This is the place for
lovers of art and I am sure I cannot afford to miss visiting South Bank in
Melbourne. I would love to spend a day in Melbourne visiting the Melbourne Arts
Centre, Concert Hall or the Malthouse Theatre.

7. Docklands:
This is a place where one can go for watching music concerts or for watching
sports like football in the stadium. A perfect waterside entertainment,
Docklands is a rocking place.

8. Yarra
Valley Wineries: It would be a thrilling adventure to arrive at a Yarra Valley
Winery in a hot air balloon. The beautiful place would surely fill me up with
reverence and I would love to get introduced to the famous wine and food in the
Yarra Valley region. The ride in the hot air balloon would be adventurous and
amazing.

9. Melbourne
Aquarium: The unique thing about the Melbourne Aquarium is that four aquatic worlds
can be found there. Astonishing...isn't it? The cheeky Gentoo and majestic King penguins from the cold
climate of Antarctica can be found jumping in the snow. Other sea creatures
like rainbow fish, cat fish, sea horse , turtles and sharks can also be found
there. It would be definitely a great experience to visit this aquarium.

10. St. Kilda Beach: I love beaches and therefore
out of the several beautiful beaches in Melbourne, I would love to spend some
time at the St. Kilda Beach. Since this beach is not much crowded, it would be
an ideal place to laze around and bask in the beauty of nature. I can also
indulge in some water sports in the Kilda Beach. The pine trees on the seashore
looks pristine and beautiful

About Me

An author, blogger and content developer from Kolkata.
Literature is my safe haven.
Deeply Inclined towards spirituality.
Yoga and meditation keep me balanced.
Apart from reading and writing, I enjoy music and traveling.
A wanderer, explorer and seeker on this beautiful earth.